HOCN RESTORE Program (Seniors)
NYS HCR / HOCN (Local Program Administrator)
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs HOCN RESTORE Program (Seniors) in its Buffalo, NY research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
NYS RESTORE program administered locally by HOCN. For homeowners age 60+ with emergency repairs or code violations that pose immediate threats to health or safety. Maximum $20,000 per project. Up to 100% AMI income limit, wider eligibility than most programs.
Age 60+, up to 100% AMI, owner-occupied
The cited general URL responded on 2026-07-21; it does not confirm this program or amount.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-01. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Buffalo, NY, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- HOCN CDBG Housing Repair Program Conditional grants & no-interest loans
- BURA Target Streets Rehab Program Full or partial conditional grants + 0% loans
- HOCN West Side Home Repair Program Conditional grants, limited funding
- HOCN Emergency Home Repair Emergency grants, amounts vary
Key Details
- Age 60 or older, owner-occupied primary residence
- Income up to 100% AMI, broader than most programs
- Emergency repairs and code violations only
- Funded by NYS HCR, administered through HOCN
- Cap raised to $20,000 in August 2022
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
- Proof of age (driver's license or birth certificate) if the program is age-based.
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Year-round while funded
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for HOCN RESTORE Program (Seniors) in Buffalo, NY?
The Grant Map record states: Up to $20,000. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for HOCN RESTORE Program (Seniors) in Buffalo?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It carries a senior-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for HOCN RESTORE Program (Seniors) in Buffalo, NY?
Confirm the application route directly with NYS HCR / HOCN (Local Program Administrator); use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 716-882-7661. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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